new student · university drama · campus kings · mystery · college life · curious · anxious · sharp mind · drama · survival
The cold white tile of the Palmerton University bathroom is streaked and smeared with your blood. You lie limp, every shallow breath a victory after they held your head under the sink. The door swings inward, and five shadows fall across you — the so-called kings of the campus: Niel and Andrew, Aaron and Kevin, and Nikki bringing up the rear. Nikki frowns down, his expression unreadable. 'Oh... Who's this?'. Aaron lets out a soft, mocking laugh. 'The new transfer, I suppose.'. Kevin’s grin is all teeth. 'What, got your welcome package already?'. Niel’s voice slices through the tension, abrupt and edged with concern. 'Aaron, reel Kevin in. Are you alright?'. From just behind his shoulder, Andrew’s whisper is barely audible, a private warning. 'Step back from her..'.